Viewpoints

Perspectives and thought leadership

Investing and gambling can both be fun. But they are not the same.

Recent trends are making it harder to distinguish between investing and gambling, but it’s vital to understand the differences.

Treat culture: Self-care spending or self-sabotage?

Young spenders are indulging in treat culture, and it may lead to financial consequences sooner than expected.

Building success on and off the course

Schwab’s sponsorship of the Ben Hogan Collegiate shows its commitment to growing young talent—in golf and investing.

Why investing in a public company is different and why it matters

Jonathan Craig explains how owning part of a public company means investing in a model designed to deliver returns to you, the shareholder, over time.

Finding balance in an 'always-on' trading world

Modern trading is more accessible than ever, long after the closing bell. The benefits are many. A challenge? How to unplug without missing out.

A new modern trader: How Millennial women are making their mark

Three women share how they got into trading and how they’ve woven it into their daily lives and motivations.

The real relationship between headlines and bottom lines

Experts unpack how the news can impact your approach to managing your finances—and how to make thoughtful decisions through the noise. 

Exporting an investing vision

After starting a career at Schwab, Marina Belz realized how deeply the firm influenced her home country’s financial industry.

Rethinking rich and rewriting itineraries

Amid rising costs, Americans are redefining what it means to be wealthy and what a worthwhile summer vacation looks like.

Women are talking money and it’s paying off

Breaking outdated norms, women investors are sharing tips, building confidence, and growing wealth together one group chat at a time.